What's a good recovery supplement?

Right now I am using Endorox after my workouts, I switch it up with Accelerade, to me they taste ok. These are popular with endurance athletes. It is important to get some simple carbs and protien in your body after races and workouts to replace glycogen stores and repair muscle tissue. I do also like protien smoothies where I can add fruit and carbs as I choose(blueberries,rasberries,peaches,banana,yogurt,etc.)just be sure to use vinilla protien. Also some people prefer just chocolate milk.

I make Endurox shakes after my major rides, and I usually have a glass of Endurox after my runs.  To make my Endurox shakes, here's what I include:

I don't know specific quantities for the ice and orange juice... I just blend them until it looks right.  It's a basic recipe, but it tastes great and helps me recover better than expected!

-TX Greyhound Guy

I tried many different products last year traiing for IMKY and found Endurox to be the best post workout drink for me. Believe it or not Chocolate Milk is just as good! Accelerade, on the other hand, is more of a "during workout" drink as it replaces electrolytes ect.  Really drinks like Accelerade aren't needed unless you're going longer than 1 hr. workouts. Anything under an hour and water is just fine to stay hydrated

Bottom line is theres mnay different products just like the 2 named, so it may be trial and error to see what you can stomach/ tastes best and helps you recover quicker. Of course the best solution is always eat a well balanced diet

Endurox Orange. Sometimes I'll throw a little milk in too. Tastes just like a Creamsicle.

After that, PB & Banana sandwich on whole grain bread.

I've been using Endurox for about 1.5-2 years now and feel its a phenominal product. It definitly does everything thats advertised for me.

Ill do 1 serving everyday I workout (6 days a week).. all of my workouts are at least an hr though.

I've had weeks where Ill run out and I DEFINITLY feel a difference when i do continous days...

Chocolate and the red one are my favs.

So for you guys that use chocolate milk as recovery are you using the regular kind or low fat? what about all the fat in it? Also, how much are you drinking? Thanks guys!

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I use Endurox during and after heavy weight training. Have not tried it with endurance training.

It seems that the majority of reports show that they are comparing C_Milk to standard sports drinks like Gatorade. Gatorade does not have protein

Studies have shown for some time that a Carb:Protein ratio of 3-4:1 is best for recovery. No wonder C-Milk is doing better than a carb only beverage. Moreover, you do not see the dairy association promoting C-Milk based on studies with the various 3:1 recovery supplements;Only sports drinks.

I was wondering the same thing. I usually make my chocolate milk using 1% and the kids Nesquick syrup (I figure it has some added vitamins) The stuff that comes pre-made seems a lot more chocolatey than I make it.